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New year, real talk. We open 2026 by honoring the hard lessons of 2025 and then doing the brave work of defining who we’re becoming. I guide you through a simple, potent practice: release last year’s version of yourself, sketch the person you’re building now, and write down the actions that actually close the gap. No fluffy resolutions—just identity, clarity, and commitments you can keep.

We get honest about why change feels heavy. Friends, family, and colleagues often carry an old snapshot of us and project it back like it’s the full picture. I share how to spot those projections without absorbing them, how to set kind but firm boundaries, and how to protect a new identity before there’s “proof.” We talk courage, self-trust, and the power of small, repeatable actions. I also open up about pregnancy, entrepreneurship, and choosing an unconventional path with real support in place—because authorship of your life doesn’t require permission, it requires design.

If you’ve been asking bigger questions—Who am I when no one else decides? What would my days look like if I stopped shrinking?—this conversation is your nudge to take the pen back. You’ll leave with a framework for mapping the gap between present you and 2026 you, tools for navigating social pressure, and a renewed sense of wonder at being alive right now. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s rewriting their story, and leave a review to help more people find the show. Then tell me: what’s the first bold step you’re taking today?

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

The holidays can turn into a performance before we even notice—lists piling up, expectations tightening, and that murmur of “do more” getting louder than any carol. We pressed pause and spoke from a softer place: sick in bed, low on energy, and choosing honesty over perfection. What unfolded is a gentle invitation to treat rest as part of the ritual, not something you earn by crossing off every task. If you’ve been measuring your season by output, this conversation offers another way through.

We unpack the noisy “I shoulds” that crowd the mind and look at how easily time becomes a scoreboard. A nod to Momo reframes our relationship with time and urgency, helping us see the costs of rushing. From store-bought cookies to canceled plans, we offer practical, human-scale choices that protect your energy and keep you present. You’ll hear blessings for many kinds of celebrations—small, quiet, and tender, or bright, busy, and full—because softness is a posture, not a performance. Listening to the nervous system becomes the season’s most underrated tradition.

Illness stripped our plans back, but it clarified a core truth: worth is not measured by productivity. The holiday doesn’t need to be impressive to be real. If your Christmas looks different than the mood board, that might be the point. We share simple, grounding prompts to help you breathe, set limits with care, and let imperfect moments count as enough. May your cookies be flawed, your presence honest, and your rest guilt-free. If this resonates, subscribe, share this with someone who needs a permission slip, and leave a quick review so more people can find a softer way to celebrate.

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

A foggy Sunday turned into a precision tune-up for courage. We start with a simple idea that feels radical in practice: let karma be a comfort, not a threat. From Taylor Swift’s reminder that consequences are real to 50 Cent’s masterclass in timing, we use pop culture sparks to illuminate how everyday integrity actually works when the stakes feel personal and the room gets awkward.

I share the quiet tests that matter most: telling a coworker the hard truth, correcting a bad joke without losing your center, and choosing to give back when privilege gives you reach. We break down the difference between reacting and responding, and why emotional intelligence is not softness but accuracy. You’ll hear practical ways to pause in heated moments, hold your boundaries, and still speak with clarity and care.

We also talk strategy. Sometimes the right move is to keep receipts, save the draft you don’t send, and wait for the moment when truth can do the most good. This isn’t about revenge; it’s about safety, accountability, and protecting your voice, especially if you’ve been minimized or dismissed. Through it all, we hold one core challenge: let pain make you kinder, not harder. Turn hurt into better choices, cleaner language, and braver acts that keep the air clear for everyone.

If you’re ready to name the monster without burning down the room, this conversation is your map. Listen, reflect, and then try one small act of civil courage this week. If it resonates, share the episode with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss what’s next.